Why Choose an Accredited School?
Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization. Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.
Institutional Accreditation
GateWay Community College is a Maricopa County Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the latest information on programs, graduation rates, and consumer information, visit gatewaycc.edu.
HLC: Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
https://www.hlcommission.org/
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at GateWay Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA),
Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD
Phone: (301) 652-AOTA
https://acoteonline.org/
[email protected]
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
*Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.